Jack O'Rourke wins prestigious International Songwriting Competition

Cork songwriter Jack O'Rourke has joined the likes of Gotya, The Band Perry, Amanda Palmer and Mick Flannery by becoming a winner in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition. Jack's song 'Silence' received first place in the Lyrics Category, judged by industry legends such as Tom Waits and Bill Withers. 

Two of Jack's other tracks 'Shining for You' and 'I'll Forget You in the Morning' also placed well in the Performance Category and Folk/Singer Songwriter Category.